England

Proposed changes aim to 'increase our energy security and develop a cleaner, greener economy', but industry warns they will have negligible impact on renewable energy pipeline

Defra sets out vision for designing out waste in products and encouraging repair, reuse and recycling in long-awaited Waste Prevention Programme for England

From August farmers in England will be able to apply for payments for 23 actions that support food production and farm productivity while also enhancing the environment, Defra said

Forestry Commission logs record woodland creation in England, but concerns remain that more action is needed to deliver on tree-planting goals

Conservative Environment Network urges government to impose ambitious inland bathing water site target following water company apology

Mea culpa follows rising public anger over the dire state of England's rivers, lakes, and coastlines following repeated dumping of raw sewage by water companies

Government escalates crackdown on water company sewage dumping in wake of huge losses at last week's local election

Labour accuses Conservative government of destroying UK market for onshore wind after fresh analysis lays bare financial impact of ongoing planning restrictions

Government announces plan to put targets to reduce storm overflows on a legal footing, as MPs block Labour's rival bill for tackling water pollution crisis

National Audit Office becomes latest body to warn of risks to natural environment due to lack of effective oversight for green regulations in England